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DictionaryexclusionKeeping out
noun

exclusion

ik-SKLOO-zhuhn/ɪkˈskluːʒn/

The act or state of keeping someone or something out.

The sieve ensures the exclusion of large stones from the sand below.

A simple sieve keeps large stones out while fine sand passes into bowl, exclusion from a whole shown without social stigma.
Etymology
exLatinout
+clusLatinto shut
+ionLatinact or process

The pieces express the act of ‘shutting out.’ That image applies both to preventing entry and to denying someone participation or inclusion.

In context

YaleCourses9:42
focus on original historical meanings to the exclusion of a consideration of the function or meaning of biblical texts for believing communities
Lecture 21. Biblical Poetry: Psalms and Song of Songs

More examples

  • She challenged her exclusion from the meeting.
  • A fence ensured the exclusion of grazing animals.
  • The policy led to the exclusion of qualified applicants.

Forms

exclusion

exclude verb — keep out

Similar words

omission
Omission leaves something out; exclusion can actively prevent its entry or participation.
ban
A ban formally prohibits something; exclusion is the act or state of keeping it out.